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European pond turtle and yellow tortoise
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European pond turtle and yellow tortoise
European pond turtle 1, 2, Emys orbicularis (near threatened), and yellow tortoise 3, Chelonoidis denticulata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepedes Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, Eymery, Paris, 1825
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Baptiste Bernard Chelonoidis Denticulata Emys Germain Guyard Jaune Jean Gabriel Lacepede Orbicularis Oviparous Pretre Quadrupeds Ronde Terrapin Testudo Tortoise
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre, showcases two fascinating species of turtles: the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) and the Yellow Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata). The European Pond Turtle, also known as the Bourbeuse or Round Turtle, is a near-threatened species native to Europe. With its distinctive orange-yellow plastron and intricate patterns on its carapace, it is a beautiful and valuable addition to European wetlands. The Yellow Tortoise, or Lutaria, is a species of tortoise native to South America. With its vibrant yellow coloration and distinctive ridges on its shell, it is a striking contrast to the European Pond Turtle. This species is also known as the Yellow-footed Tortoise or the Yellow-headed Tortoise, due to its yellow feet and distinctive head markings. This engraving is taken from Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, published in Paris in 1825. The meticulous attention to detail in the illustration and engraving process captures the unique features of both species, making this a valuable historical document in the study of herpetology. The European Pond Turtle and Yellow Tortoise, though separated by continents, are united in this beautiful and intricately detailed engraving, showcasing the diversity and richness of the natural world.
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